Accountant - (Recruitment Industry)

Accountant - Recruitment Industry Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE Location: London - Liverpool Street Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Working Pattern: Hybrid after probation (WFH Mondays and Wednesdays) Contract: Permanent

Benefits

Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience

• Hybrid working - 2 days from home after probation

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Additional birthday leave after one year's service

• 3 paid volunteering days per year

• Pension scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Regular team socials and activities

• Access to an online mental health support platform

About the Role

Are you an experienced Accountant or Finance professional currently working within the contract or freelance recruitment sector? Would you like to join a business where you can take ownership of key finance processes, contribute ideas and play an important part in a developing finance team? We are currently recruiting for an Accountant to join an established specialist recruitment business based in Central London. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in managing the financial cycle of a contract recruitment business, from contractor timesheets and client invoicing through to payroll, cash allocation and month-end reporting. The business operates two key monthly billing and payroll cycles, so we are looking for someone who understands the pace and complexities of contract recruitment finance and can ensure everything runs accurately and on time. With the finance department currently undergoing a restructure, this is also an opportunity to contribute to process improvements, share ideas and help shape how the department operates moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process mid-month and month-end client invoicing.

• Review contractor timesheets and placement information using Bullhorn.

• Support contractor payroll preparation, ensuring billing, pay and margins reconcile.

• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers using Xero.

• Complete bank reconciliations, control account reconciliations and cash allocation.

• Assist with invoice finance facilities, drawdowns and associated reconciliations.

• Process contractor invoices, supplier payments and expenses.

• Manage outstanding client payments and support effective credit control.

• Assist with month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and management accounts.

• Support VAT preparation and maintain accurate financial records.

• Identify opportunities to streamline existing finance processes.

• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years' finance or accounting experience within a contract or freelance recruitment business.

• Strong understanding of the contractor finance cycle, including timesheets, invoicing, payroll and margin.

• Hands-on experience using Xero.

• Good knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.

• Experience of cash allocation and credit control.

• Confident Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet monthly deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience working with invoice finance or debt facilities.

• Knowledge of Accelerated Payments or similar solutions (training provided).

• Understanding of PAYE, umbrella and limited company contractor arrangements.

• AAT Level 4, part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.

• Experience contributing to process improvements or departmental change.

What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to join a business where finance plays a central role in day-to-day operations. You will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, work closely with the Finance Manager and have the opportunity to influence processes as the team develops. Alongside a competitive salary, the business offers a supportive working environment, hybrid flexibility and an attractive benefits package.

Apply Now

If you have experience working within the finance department of a contract or freelance recruitment business and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role.

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